What happens if the necessary paperwork was not filed properly for marriage? Is there a place to see if a marriage license has b

I would first check your county's Hall of Records.

California Emergency Divorce?

First, you should probably go to the family law clerk's office to verify if he ever actually filed for divorce. If he did, then you can file a...

Does a petition have to be served prior to amicable legal separation agreement signing? We are in the same household.

In CA, there's a difference between filing a Petition for Legal Separation, and being legally separated under CA law. The date of separation...

You should be able to file to annul the divorce in CA so long as you meet the state's jurisdictional requirement (essentially, you have to have...

Do I need a lawyer from the same county the divorce was filed? Even though neither party lives in said county anymore.

You don't "need" an OC lawyer, and Ms. Campbell is correct in saying that you cannot use a UT lawyer unless s/he is licensed to practice in CA. I...

How can I get my child support lower if my children spend most of the time with me?

First, make sure the current custody/visitation arrangement is a Court order and not informal because child support services departments usually...

Judge said my husband can meet the baby every 3rd day for 2h about visitation when should I start?

If you have an attorney, your attorney should be answering your question. It sounds like the judge meant every 3rd day starting yesterday (so the...

Can i have a family court temporary restraining order dropped if I don't show up for the second court date?

If you want to cancel the upcoming hearing, fill out form DV-112 (Google "DV-112" to find a PDF that you can fill out, print and file) and it will...

How do you get custody back if you missed your court date ?

You may want to consider filing a Request for Order under CCP Section 664.6 and argue your case. Or, in the alternative, in your RFO you can ask...

How fast can you and your spouse get a divorce amicably in California ?

I recommend locating your nearest family law courthouse, go to the family law clerk's office, and ask how to process a "Summary Dissolution." ...